That's the idea- to buy them. Thanks ordered one. Hopefully they grab it off the shelf before someone in the store does.Big thanks. Wanted this set for the joker. Hopefully he won't appear again otherwise it was an expense Joker!

10th Dec 2015

Thank you! This is an incredible set!

10th Dec 2015

Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to play with it though xD.

Original Poster

10th Dec 2015

I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you want it as an investment.

10th Dec 2015

Great set. Great set. Ordered one. Thanks for posting.

10th Dec 2015

I'm tempted as I've wanted this for awhile but turned down the chance of buying it when cheaper (albeit slightly £127). The fact they are retiring this makes me want to jump, but I bought a Sonos Play:3 yesterday lol.... I hate this site at times.

10th Dec 2015

This is easily the best Lego build I have ever done.

10th Dec 2015

mattjhowells3

Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to … Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to play with it though xD.

dr zoidberg

I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you want … I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you want it as an investment.

i wouldn't hold your breath, i bought it for £160 a year ago when it was 'hard to find' and clearly it's cheaper now!

10th Dec 2015

So glad we got a Taj Mahal a few years ago!

10th Dec 2015

That didn't stay in stock long, C+C'd at my local. Lego have now listed a few sets as "retiring soon" on their site, including Red5 X-Wing and Death Star.

Original Poster

10th Dec 2015

mattjhowells3

Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to … Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to play with it though xD.

dr zoidberg

I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you … I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you want it as an investment.

They only surge in price once they are discontinued.If you look at the last modular building to be dropped, within twelve months it had tripled in price.

10th Dec 2015

Too bad.. No delivery?

10th Dec 2015

still available for click and collect

Original Poster

10th Dec 2015

About half their stores still have stock.

10th Dec 2015

This is not me having a moan. Repeat: This is not me having a moan.

Now can someone explain to me how a Lego car is considered a bargain at £130?

10th Dec 2015

Sold out

10th Dec 2015

TEDDYRUKSPIN

Sold out

it's not sold out - it's available in a number of stores

Original Poster

10th Dec 2015

schnide

This is not me having a moan. Repeat: This is not me having a moan.Now … This is not me having a moan. Repeat: This is not me having a moan.Now can someone explain to me how a Lego car is considered a bargain at £130?

Because the normal price for this Lego car is £160, so if you wanted to buy it to keep, it's as cheap as it's been and as it's being retired you won't be able to get it at all new before long.Lego sets usually rise in value once they are retired, and this is expected to do the same, so there's a chance of a large profit within 12 months if you want to sell it.

10th Dec 2015

It was about 6 months ago I saw on this site, £15 (can quadruple into days out) of tesco vouchers if you spend £75 on lego. I thought "hey why not, £75 worth of lego for £15?! A steal.I'd never bought lego models before, "it's overpriced!!" I thought. The 3 star wars models I bought were meant for Xmas presents, and I built them one by one that night.

Ultimately, this site has cost me £1000s in deals. But lego? This is gonna cost me much more over the years.

I want, I want, I want.

10th Dec 2015

Dr Zoidberg

They only surge in price once they are discontinued.

Any examples of this happening? I didn't even know Lego sets got retired.

10th Dec 2015

Dr Zoidberg

They only surge in price once they are discontinued.If you look at the … They only surge in price once they are discontinued.If you look at the last modular building to be dropped, within twelve months it had tripled in price.

Was that the fire station? I got one from John Lewis last year and they sent it in a plastic bag = big gouge in the box. Had to send it back. Went up 50% in six months

Edited by: "kpmatthews" 10th Dec 2015

10th Dec 2015

Moka-Bear

Any examples of this happening? I didn't even know Lego sets got retired.

Was that the fire station? I got one from John Lewis last year and they … Was that the fire station? I got one from John Lewis last year and they sent it in a plastic bag = big gouge in the box. Had to send it back. Went up 50% in six months

Look up 10179, for the best example. All the bigger sets do well once retired.

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10th Dec 2015

Moka-Bear

Any examples of this happening? I didn't even know Lego sets got retired.

The Lego Town hall was about £120 when it was retired in December 2014. These are the completed listings on ebayhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=lego%20town%20hall&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

The most extreme examples are some of the bigger Star Wars sets which have gone from around £250-300 to more than ten times that.

10th Dec 2015

It does make me chuckle that this deal is hotter than the Smyths 20% off weekend in September when you could have picked this up for £128

10th Dec 2015

Dr Zoidberg

Because the normal price for this Lego car is £160, so if you wanted to … Because the normal price for this Lego car is £160, so if you wanted to buy it to keep, it's as cheap as it's been and as it's being retired you won't be able to get it at all new before long.Lego sets usually rise in value once they are retired, and this is expected to do the same, so there's a chance of a large profit within 12 months if you want to sell it.

Thanks for the reply and I'm not having a pop, I promise I'm not. But what I still don't understand is why it's anything like either £160 or £130 in the first place.

10th Dec 2015

snatch_master

It does make me chuckle that this deal is hotter than the Smyths 20% off … It does make me chuckle that this deal is hotter than the Smyths 20% off weekend in September when you could have picked this up for £128

Wow £1.99 cheaper. Chuckle away.

Edited by: "superpanda" 10th Dec 2015

10th Dec 2015

superpanda

Wow £1.99 cheaper. Chuckle away.

I am, because I've got one and a death star and a gigantic schlong.

10th Dec 2015

mattjhowells3

Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to … Got a couple, see if they are worth much in a few months, really want to play with it though xD.

dr zoidberg

I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you … I won't be surprised to see this fetching £400 next Christmas if you want it as an investment.

You bought it for RRP and its only cheaper at this 1 retailer who is trying to shift Massive boxed stock from their shelves/warehouse. All large Lego sets like this that once go out of production increase in value. Just bide your time.

10th Dec 2015

OP how did you find out this one is being retired and where can I find a list of retired lego sets

10th Dec 2015

golfer2007

OP how did you find out this one is being retired and where can I find a … OP how did you find out this one is being retired and where can I find a list of retired lego sets

Retiring sets have the "Retiring soon" banner on them on the Lego site...I'd love to see a full list too

If you put retiring soon into the search box on the Lego shop site it brings them all up too

Retiring sets have the "Retiring soon" banner on them on the Lego … Retiring sets have the "Retiring soon" banner on them on the Lego site...I'd love to see a full list tooIf you put retiring soon into the search box on the Lego shop site it brings them all up toohttp://shop.lego.com/en-GB/The-Tumbler-76023

I've had a quick search for a few of my sets and I've come to the assumption that it is only the mega sets like the one posted that shoot up in value once they are retired.

Original Poster

10th Dec 2015

golfer2007

OP how did you find out this one is being retired and where can I find a … OP how did you find out this one is being retired and where can I find a list of retired lego sets

HUKD members as per usual doing their bit to spurn the next wave of QFLL's trying to "make it rich"

BUBBLE TROUBLE

10th Dec 2015

Has anyone else had his c&c order cancelled? thanks!

Original Poster

10th Dec 2015

golfer2007

I've had a quick search for a few of my sets and I've come to the … I've had a quick search for a few of my sets and I've come to the assumption that it is only the mega sets like the one posted that shoot up in value once they are retired.

Yep, not everything is a good investment. As a rule of thumb, it helps if it's a £100 or more set from one of the better known themes like Star Wars. It needs to be a good looking model that appeals to adult fans with nerdy tendencies, and if it's had a short lifespan like this has, so much the better.

10th Dec 2015

Crustybeaver

HUKD members as per usual doing their bit to spurn the next wave of … HUKD members as per usual doing their bit to spurn the next wave of QFLL's trying to "make it rich"BUBBLE TROUBLE